Composition for KOMBIGLYZE

food interaction for KOMBIGLYZE

alcohol interaction for KOMBIGLYZE

pregnancy interaction for KOMBIGLYZE

lactation interaction for KOMBIGLYZE

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Taking alcohol together with saxagliptin may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.Taking metformin with alcohol may cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, somnolence, abdominal upset, or other unusual symptoms.

UNSAFE

Kombiglyze 5mg/1000mg tablet xr is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice for KOMBIGLYZE

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a proper diet alone or a diet along with exercise. A planned diet and exercising are always important when you have diabetes, even when you are taking antidiabetic medicines.

Notify your doctor if you have or ever had:

A disease of the pancreas (such as pancreatitis).

Gallstones, alcohol dependency or very high levels of triglycerides (a form of fat found in blood) in your blood. These medical conditions can increase your chance of getting pancreatitis.

Frequently asked questions for KOMBIGLYZE

Saxagliptin

Q.Does saxagliptin/Onglyza cause weight loss/ weight gain?Onglyza is the trade name for saxagliptin. Saxagliptin/Onglyza does not cause weight loss/reduction. Saxagliptin/ Onglyza does not cause any apparent change in body weight

Q.Does Kombiglyze cause weight loss (reduction)?Kombiglyze is trade name for the combination of medicines saxagliptin and metformin. Weight loss is one of the side effect of Kombiglyze; the metformin component present in Kombiglyze may be responsible for the same. Please note, Kombiglyze is not a weight-loss drug

Q.Does saxagliptin/Kombiglyze cause constipation?Kombiglyze is trade name for the combination of medicines saxagliptin and metformin.. Saxagliptin/Kombiglyze does not cause constipation

Q.Does saxagliptin/ Kombiglyze cause diarrhea?Kombiglyze is trade name for the combination of medicines saxagliptin and metformin. Saxagliptin/ Kombiglyze may cause diarrhea

Q.Does saxagliptin/Kombiglyze cause hair loss?Kombiglyze is trade name for the combination of medicines saxagliptin and metformin. Saxagliptin/Kombiglyze does not cause hair loss

Q.Does Onglyza have a generic?Onglyza is the trade name of the active drug saxagliptin. Saxagliptin is not available in a generic form

Q.Does Onglyza contain metformin?No. It only contains saxagliptin as an active drug

Q.Does saxagliptin/Onglyza/ Kombiglyze cause cancer?Onglyza is a trade name for medicine saxagliptin. Kombiglyze is trade name for the combination of medicines saxagliptin and metformin. Saxagliptin/Onglyza/ Kombiglyze has neither reported to cause any cancer, nor has any potential to cause cancer.

Metformin

Q.Is Metformin a birth control pill/ insulin / statin/ banned drug?Metformin (also available as glyciphage, glycomet, glycomet SR) is an antidiabetic drug used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, as an adjunct to the diet and exercise

Q.Is metformin safe?Metformin is generally safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Can I take metformin forever?Metformin should be taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Is metformin good for weight loss / weight loss in non-diabetics?Metformin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients.